Prepare against Valdas Diciunas
Lithuania · World #86,964 classical · FIDE ID 12811947
When preparing against Valdas Diciunas, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 81 games by Valdas Diciunas, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valdas Diciunas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valdas Diciunas before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,768 | 1,830 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,851 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,750 | 1,776 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 30 | 18 | 33 | 37.0% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 7 | 18 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valdas Diciunas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valdas Diciunas's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Diciunas usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Diciunas usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Diciunas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Diciunas usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Valdas Diciunas's chess games
All 81 games by Valdas Diciunas in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Jerome Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Timur Baliasnyj | 2,192 | chT-LTU | A16 |
| Feb 2017 | Kestutis Kaunas | 2,169 | ch-LTU | A57 |
| Oct 2018 | Vaidotas Valantiejus | 2,062 | Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open B | C78 |
| Jun 2017 | Aleksandras Salna | 2,060 | Vilnius School Rating | A08 |
| Feb 2015 | Gintaras Grybas | 2,000 | ch-LTU sf | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 1,893 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,902 |
| Vilnius Kraujunui 80 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,625 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| WchT Amateur | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,846 |
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| 2nd Taujenai Mikenas Memorial | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,783 |
| Baltic Amateur Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valdas Diciunas's chess games?
81 games by Valdas Diciunas, from Dec 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Valdas Diciunas has played.
What does Valdas Diciunas play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Valdas Diciunas opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valdas Diciunas answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valdas Diciunas play as White?
As White, Valdas Diciunas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valdas Diciunas play as Black?
As Black, Valdas Diciunas most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Valdas Diciunas's FIDE rating?
Valdas Diciunas is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid and 1,750 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Valdas Diciunas played?
Our database contains 81 games by Valdas Diciunas, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 33 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valdas Diciunas?
81 games by Valdas Diciunas reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.